Suppose you're a common French soldier on campaign in 1700-1710 in one of king Louis XIV's wars, suppose you're a common French soldier on campaign in 1800-1810 in one of Emperor Napoleon's wars. In terms of living conditions, provisions and duties, how would the two mens' situations compare?
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